Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing at Least 16
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The quake hit a mountainous region in Baqên County, causing collapses and cutting off power, with rescue efforts underway.
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Whipsnade Zoo Animals Celebrate Halloween with Pumpkin Treats
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Rhinos, lemurs, and macaques at a UK zoo received carved pumpkins filled with food as part of their enrichment activities.
Woman and Child Found Dead Outside Melbourne Apartment Tower
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Police are investigating the circumstances after the bodies of a woman and a primary school-aged child were discovered on a footpath in Melbourne.
English Soccer Club Apologizes for Risqué Clubhouse Event
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Banbury United FC issued a statement after a 'Wet & Wild' show hosted at their venue reportedly featured performances exceeding acceptable boundaries.
Tourist Rescued After BASE Jump Parachute Snags on Luxury Hotel in New Zealand
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A Belgian national was arrested after his parachute became entangled 23 stories above a busy street in Auckland, requiring emergency services to smash a window.
First Ebola Cases in Nigeria, Kenya May Have Crossed Paths in Uganda
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African health officials are investigating a potential airport encounter between the initial Ebola patients diagnosed in Kenya and Nigeria, as the outbreak spreads across multiple countries.
South African Father Kills Carjacker in Shootout While Protecting Children
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Dash-cam footage captured a harrowing incident where a father fired at assailants attempting to hijack his vehicle with his children present.
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet
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The earthquake hit Thursday evening in a sparsely populated area, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Foreign National Beaten to Death by Crowd in South Africa
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Police are investigating the murder of an unidentified man in Durban, which follows a recent surge in anti-immigrant sentiment and violence in the country.